5/8/15 - Eaton Rapids mock crash, Eaton Rapids High School

On Friday, May 8, 2015, several emergency service organizations gathered at the Eaton Rapids High School to conduct a simulation of a serious car crash for the high school students. The purpose of this demonstration is to impress upon the kids the serious consequences of drinking and driving and the life changing results that can occur. This is done close to prom to keep this lesson fresh in their minds during prom night festivities. The accident involved 2 vehicles - both requiring extrication. There were 4 patients - 1 was "fatally injured" and 1 drunk driver that gets arrested. The Eaton Rapids Police Department, Eaton Rapids Fire Department, Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department, Eaton Area EMS and West Michigan Air Care participated in the drill.